South Texas Man Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting 1-Year-Old

49-year-old Homer Ortiz of Pharr, Texas was arrested after allegedly forcing a one-year-old into sexual acts, according to Pharr Police Department.

According to Pharr police reports, a family friend of Ortiz reportedly witnessed the sexual abuse taking place in the kitchen area of the 49-year-old’s residence. The witness claimed to have immediately contacted police. On Wednesday afternoon officers arrived at Ortiz’s home, located in the 300 block of East State, and arrested him according to the Pharr PD..

On Thursday, the Pharr PD announced that Ortiz was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault.

The McAllen Monitorreported that Ortiz’s bond has been set at $500,000. His arraignment is scheduled for March 20, 2014.